CarVerify

Free Car Check

J514 NFP

1992 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

156,972 mi
Last recorded156,972 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ514 NFP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 156,972 miles

Advise both rear inner brake discs corroded

Advise both rear subframe bushes

Advise fuel lines corroded

Advise fuel tank breather pipe corroded

Advise handbrake adjustment only just met test limits

Advise oil leak

Advise slight play in steering rack uj joint

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 156,883 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Advise both rear inner brake discs corroded

Advise both rear subframe bushes

Advise fuel lines corroded

Advise fuel tank breather pipe corroded

Advise handbrake adjustment only just met test limits

Advise oil leak

Advise pin in offside rear outer tyre

Advise slight play in steering rack uj joint

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 152,079 miles

Advise both rear inner brake discs corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2014 152,050 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Advise both rear inner brake discs corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2013 146,420 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres 3mm

bottom of nearside front wing corroded

front exhaust bracket in poor condition

fuel and breather pipes corroded at rear of car

Fail 27 Nov 2013 146,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres 3mm

bottom of nearside front wing corroded

front exhaust bracket in poor condition

fuel and breather pipes corroded at rear of car

Pass 19 Dec 2012 141,713 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust mounting clamps loose

fuel pipes and tank breather pipes corroding

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 18 Dec 2012 141,707 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

front exhaust mounting clamps loose

fuel pipes and tank breather pipes corroding

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 12 Dec 2011 138,491 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipes corroding

rear discs worn

Fail 8 Dec 2011 138,481 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear discs worn

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2010 133,745 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear fuel pipes corroding

Fail 13 Dec 2010 133,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2009 129,484 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 124,837 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 124,824 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 120,410 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 7 Dec 2007 120,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads low

Pass 4 Dec 2006 115,065 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 115,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre low on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2005 109,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J514 NFP is a 1992 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1992 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 132,944 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J514 NFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J514 NFP?

You can check the full history of J514 NFP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J514 NFP registered?

J514 NFP is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 1992.

Is J514 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J514 NFP shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J514 NFP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J514 NFP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.